The machine looks great, is compact (which is my number 1 reason not to get a double boiler) and i am very happy with the purchase.

The machine looks great, is compact (which is my number 1 reason not to get a double boiler) and i am very happy with the purchase.  Read Less

) pair it with the rancilio rocky grinder and solid stainless steel 58mm tamper and you'll be all set.

) pair it with the rancilio rocky grinder and solid stainless steel 58mm tamper and you'll be all set.  Read Less

Just google auber pid controllers for the rancilio and you'll find their products.

Just google auber pid controllers for the rancilio and you'll find their products.  Read Less

Single hole combined with the intense initial pressure makes microfoam difficult to achieve.

Single hole combined with the intense initial pressure makes microfoam difficult to achieve.  Read Less

If you are buying separately, i advise the lowest price is from the manufacturer and they provide great instructions plus color photos too.

If you are buying separately, i advise the lowest price is from the manufacturer and they provide great instructions plus color photos too.  Read Less

The correct model number is kit-rsns and costs around 200 dollars.

The correct model number is kit-rsns and costs around 200 dollars.  Read Less

I don't want to have to send it back, pay for shipping, and wait weeks so.

I don't want to have to send it back, pay for shipping, and wait weeks so.  Read Less

If the kit is added later you would still have to add a small shipping charge.

If the kit is added later you would still have to add a small shipping charge.  Read Less

The machine arrived in perfect shape with well sealed packaging.

The machine arrived in perfect shape with well sealed packaging.  Read Less

I already owned a rancilio grinder and this is my second semi-automatic espresso machine.

I already owned a rancilio grinder and this is my second semi-automatic espresso machine.  Read Less

I have been using a rancilio espresso machine (commercial) for over 20 years and unfortunately, it recent died with a power su...  Read More

I have been using a rancilio espresso machine (commercial) for over 20 years and unfortunately, it recent died with a power surge and i can't take it to have it repaired because the repair location is too far from me.  Read Less

You can buy a rancilio silvia on amazon with a controller already installed for 400 dollars more or you can save 200 by doing it yourself.

You can buy a rancilio silvia on amazon with a controller already installed for 400 dollars more or you can save 200 by doing it yourself.  Read Less

So this is a fair price if you purchase a rancilio silvia (no pid) for $750 (retail) and add $199 (kit), and $100 (installation...  Read More

So this is a fair price if you purchase a rancilio silvia (no pid) for $750 (retail) and add $199 (kit), and $100 (installation), plus shipping and tax.  Read Less